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YS12 GWO

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,152 mi
Last recorded82,152 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 GWO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 82,152 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 82,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 76,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 76,054 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 75,033 miles

Engine oil level low.

Pass 25 Oct 2022 71,241 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 65,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 62,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 59,644 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 53,053 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 46,475 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 40,855 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2017 40,855 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside and offside (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 11 Jan 2016 37,293 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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YS12 GWO is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YS12 GWO is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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